Nobody likes being alone for the holidays – and that includes animals, which is why Beaumont Animal Services hopes to clear their shelter this holiday season.

The shelter, located at 1884 Pine St., is hosting a Christmas Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, part of the national "Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays" program.

The goal is to find foster homes for the ruff-ly 70 dogs and 30 cats currently up for adoption, said shelter supervisor Susan Toney.

Even more, Toney hopes program participants become "foster failures," meaning hosts will decide to give their new friends a fur-ever home past the program's Jan. 3 end date.

Adoption fees will be discounted 50 percent for those who decide to keep their dog or cat permanently. The fee includes a rabies shot and other vaccinations. Beaumont Animal Services also requires new owners to spay or neuter their pets if the procedure hasn't already been done.

Before going home with a temporary (or purr-manent) pet, fosters will need to fill out an application. Shelter staff will suggest what kind of pet works best for your schedule and lifestyle.

See some of the dogs and cats that will be available to take home this Christmas season in the slideshow above. Toney says new animals come into and leave Beaumont Animal Services each day, so the available pets may change.

For more information, call Beaumont Animal Services at (409) 383-3304 or visit their Facebook page here.